Jack Nicklaus on Hitting It Long and Straight (Video)

The climate in Augusta is supposed to turn terrible nowadays, so possibly some assist from Jack Nicklaus on how to hit the ball lengthy AND immediately is probably useful.

I like Jack's solution to the question, "How a ways are you able to hit it?"

"As some distance as I want to."

And he notes something that is overlooked by a lot of people -- namely, that he utilized his adrenaline when he needed to hit the ball a long way. That's a strategic decision, folks, based on knowing how your body is reacting to the situation you're in at the time.

The key to drives which are both long and accurate is, consistent with Jack, to swing within your self. While he says that golf is performed from the ground up -- because of this you need right footwork and decrease leg motion -- the secret is to try this without throwing your frame around in a sloppy manner.

In other words, you can swing hard as long as you stay in balance.

Yeah, that covers a lot of factors like sound mechanics and right sequencing and self-recognition, amongst other matters. But while you may not be capable of recognize for sure how well you're doing all the ones matters, you CAN tell if you're swinging in stability.

And the fine drill to get better at this is simply swinging as fast as you can without losing your balance. Start with 1/2 swings, then visit full swings -- and do not hit balls with either. What you want to do is begin swinging at a velocity where you may maintain your stability, then try to swing faster and quicker until you can not.

The fastest pace at that you CAN preserve your balance will become the place to begin of your drill. Mix it up -- make a few rapid swings, a few sluggish swings, some medium-pace swings. And once you do this, try hitting some balls whilst making the identical swings.

And focus on staying in stability. Watch a few video of Jack in his high. No count number how difficult he swung, Jack changed into never out of stability.

That's how you begin developing your ability to play by feel. Swinging in balance is the basis of playing by feel. Learn to swing in balance and you'll make a huge stride towards hitting the ball longer and straighter.